US Bridges

French Settlement over Fox Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 2 M SE Hamlet of Lorraine · Structure no. 000000002269520

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

French Settlement over Fox Creek is a concrete frame carrying French Settlement over Fox Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesFrench Settlement
CrossesFox Creek
Location2 M SE Hamlet of Lorraine
Coordinates43.7393, -75.92929
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2019)
Projected traffic83 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$371,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was French Settlement over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is French Settlement over Fox Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does French Settlement over Fox Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is French Settlement over Fox Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns French Settlement over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.